DAY 1 | DEPART FROM THE UK
Fly with QANTAS or British Airways from London Heathrow, to an included three night stopover destination of your choice. Connecting flights from regional airports within the UK can be arranged at the special price of only £95 per person.
Meals: On board full meal and complimentary bar service
DAY 2 |ARRIVE AT YOUR CHOICE OF STOPOVER
Choose from three outbound stopovers: Singapore, Hong Kong*, Bangkok**
Arrive at your selected stopover destination for your three night stay - all included in your holiday price. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure.
Meals: On board full meal service and complimentary bar servicePlease note: Days 1 - 6 are based on stopping in Singapore for three nights. The itinerary for the included Hong Kong* and Bangkok** stopovers are slightly different, due to airline flight schedules. Please see the notes below for more details.
*Hong Kong If you choose Hong Kong as your included stopover, your itinerary will be as follows: Day 1 - Depart UK. Day 2 - Arrive Hong Kong and transfer to the hotel for a two night stay. Day 3 - Included city tour and free time to explore Hong Kong. Day 4 - Free time to explore until afternoon flight to Perth. Day 5 - Arrive Perth early in the morning. Remainder of day is free to explore. Day 6 - follows the itinerary as above.
*Bangkok If you choose Bangkok as your included stopover, your itinerary will be as follows: Days 1 - 4 follow the itinerary as above, spending three nights at your Bangkok Hotel. Day 5 - early afternoon flight via Singapore arrives into Perth late in the evening, requiring an additional night accommodation (charged at £75 per person). Day 6 - follows the itinerary as above.
DAY 3 | SIGHTSEEING
After a full buffet breakfast, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of your stopover destination, taking in its many spectacular sights. On returning to your hotel, the rest of the day is free to relax or further explore the city.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4 |FREE DAY
After breakfast, the day is free to explore at your leisure, shop or just relax and make use of your hotel’s facilities.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5 |ONWARDS TO AUSTRALIA
A full buffet breakfast will be served at your hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure until we transfer you to the airport for your onward flight to Perth. Check in and depart for your overnight flight to Perth.
Meals: Breakfast, On board full meal and complimentary bar service
Welcome to Australia! On arrival in Perth we transfer you to your hotel for a three night stay. The hotel is in a perfect location, a short walk from Perth’s main shopping area and the Swan River. Tonight meet your Tour Director and fellow guests for your welcome dinner.
Three Night Stay: Perth
Meals: Dinner
After breakfast, we take a city tour of Perth, Australia’s sunniest city, beautifully set on the banks of the sparkling Swan River. We will visit Kings Park and the Botanical Gardens. With its remarkable expanses of unique bushland, stunning views overlooking Perth, tranquil parkland and botanical gardens, the park is the most popular visitor destination in Western Australia. We then head to the coast to experience the beach lifestyle enjoyed by so many Australians. The tour finishes at the iconic Swan Bells, one of Perth’s most unique and must see tourist attractions. The remainder of the day is free to explore.
Meals: Breakfast
Today choose from one of the following included SCENIC FREE CHOICE activities: (1) Cruise and tour of Rottnest Island; or (2) Cruise to Fremantle including a tram tour of the port city and lunch at the world famous Fremantle Harbour; or (3) Cruise along the Swan River and take lunch before visiting an underground wine cellar; (4) See kangaroos, koalas and many more of Australia’s unique animals in Perth Zoo. Also includes ferry to Fremantle.
Meals: Breakfast
Fly to Uluru and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay. SCENIC ENRICH - Tonight’s highlight dinner is the Sounds of Silence experience, an evening of dining under the Outback sky. As the sun sets, you will feast on a gourmet barbecue, served with complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks. After sunset, attention turns to the sky as our star talker takes you on a tour of the southern night sky.
Overnight Stay: Yulara
Meals: Breakfast, Highlight Dinner
This morning watch in awe of the many changing colours as the sun rises over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Following breakfast overlooking Uluru, we take a base tour of the Rock including the Mala Walk and Mutitjulu Waterhole, before visiting the Cultural Centre. Later, we transfer to the airport for the flight to Cairns. On arrival, transfer to your hotel where we check in for a four night stay. Located in the heart of the city, the Hilton Cairns Hotel is the perfect base for exploring this area.
Four Night Stay: Cairns
Meals: Breakfast
Today is a free day for you to make the most of the many attractions in and around Cairns. This evening choose one of the following included SCENIC FREE CHOICE dining options: (1) Sunset cruise followed by dinner at a waterfront restaurant; or (2) Watch the sun set with great food at Mondo Bar & Grill waterfront restaurant in the Hilton Cairns Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Highlight Dinner.
No trip to Cairns would be complete without a visit to the Great Barrier Reef. We transfer to Port Douglas and take a high speed catamaran to our pontoon, moored on the Outer Barrier Reef. From the pontoon, guests can enjoy snorkelling under supervision (all equipment provided), coral and sea life viewing from a semi-submersible boat and fish and coral viewing from an underwater observatory. A delicious smorgasbord lunch is served on-board the pontoon. SCENIC ENRICH - One of the highlights of today will be an included short helicopter flight over the Outer Barrier Reef. This scenic flight will give you a bird’s eye view of one of the ‘Seven Natural Wonders of the World’ and is sure to provide many fantastic photo opportunities.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today is a free day for you to make the most of the many attractions in and around Cairns.
Meals: Breakfast
This morning we fly to Melbourne and on arrival transfer to your hotel, ideally located on the ‘South Bank’ of the Yarra River, for a two night stay. This evening choose one of the following SCENIC FREE CHOICE dining options: (1) Early evening dinner on board the historic Melbourne Tramcar restaurant; or (2) Dine at one of the Crown Promenade’s excellent restaurants.
Two Night Stay: Melbourne
Meals: Breakfast, Highlight Dinner
Today choose from one of the following included SCENIC FREE CHOICE activities: (1) See Australia’s wildlife at Phillip Island and the penguin parade; or (2) Tour the magnificent Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles; or (3) A guided tour of Melbourne Cricket Ground; or (4) Visit Ramsey Street on the Official Neighbours Ultimate Tour.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, fly from Melbourne to Sydney. En-route to Sydney, visit Bondi Beach for an insight into one of Australia’s favourite pastimes. Continue to your hotel for a three night stay. The hotel is conveniently located within easy walking distance of the Opera House and the famous Rocks district. Early this evening, enjoy incredible views of Sydney Harbour as we take a cruise including dinner, complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks.
Three Night Stay: Sydney
Meals: Breakfast, Highlight Dinner
Today choose from one of the following included SCENIC FREE CHOICE activities: (1) Sail an America’s Cup yacht - no experience necessary; or (2) Sydney Opera House tour; or (3) Visit Sydney Wildlife World and Aquarium; or (4) Whale watching cruise (May - December); or (5) A guided bicycle tour around Sydney; or (6) Sydney Tower Eye and Skywalk.
Meals: Breakfast
Today is free to explore Sydney at your leisure. Your Tour Director will be on hand to help plan your day of sightseeing in this fantastic city.
Meals: Breakfast
This morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Wellington on New Zealand’s North Island. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay. This evening enjoy dinner at One80° Restaurant.
Overnight Stay: Wellington
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today enjoy a guided tour of Te Papa, New Zealand’s fascinating national museum, before further exploring New Zealand’s capital city. Later board the ferry and cruise Marlborough Sounds to Picton in the comfort of the Aratere Plus Lounge (or similar) with complimentary hot and cold snacks, beer, wine and soft drinks. Arriving at New Zealand’s South Island, we continue to Nelson for a two night stay. Nelson is well known for its beaches, boutique wineries and community of working artists.
Two Night Stay: Nelson
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today choose from one of the following included SCENIC FREE CHOICE activities: (1) A scenic cruise along the coast of the Abel Tasman National Park; or (2) A tour of Nelson’s vineyards with wine and gourmet tastings; or (3) The fascinating World of Wearable Arts and the Collectable Car Gallery; or (4) A guided walking tour of Nelson. Tonight enjoy a private cocktail party sampling regional wines and beers with canapés.
Meals: Breakfast
We travel South to Lake Tekapo, taking in the spectacular scenery of New Zealand’s mountainous South Island. We visit the Church of the Good Shepherd, which is situated on Lake Tekapo’s edge and stay overnight at Peppers Bluewater Resort. The hotel is perfectly positioned, with incredible views over the turquoise-tinted waters of this glacier fed lake.
Overnight Stay: Lake Tekapo
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we head south through Mount Cook National Park, viewing spectacular peaks, glaciers and snow fields (subject to weather). Stop at stunning Lake Wanaka before continuing to Queenstown for a three night stay. This evening choose one of the following included SCENIC FREE CHOICE dining options: (1) Cruise Lake Wakatipu on board the TSS Earnslaw historic steamship then dine at Walter Peak station; or (2) Ride the gondola to Bob’s Peak and enjoy incredible views over Queenstown from Skyline Restaurant; or (3) First class dining at Threesixty Restaurant; or (4) A la carte offerings with Italian and New Zealand influences at Lombardi’s Restaurant.
Three Night Stay: Queenstown
Meals: Breakfast, Highlight Dinner
After breakfast journey to Fiordland whilst admiring the stunning views of Lake Wakatipu and the fascinating alpine desert. On arrival in Fiordland National Park, you will experience an unforgettable cruise on magnificent Milford Sound, the most accessible and arguably the most dramatic of Fiordland’s magnificent glacier-carved fiords.
Meals: Breakfast
Today choose from one of the following included SCENIC FREE CHOICE activities: (1) A tour of local country gardens followed by morning tea; or (2) An indulgent therapeutic massage or foot revitalisation; or (3) Enjoy a guided tour of local wineries with lunch; or (4) Take an exhilarating ride through Shotover Canyon in a jet boat; or (5) See the beautiful scenery of the Southern Lakes region on a 4WD tour; or (6) Enjoy a scenic guided tour to historic Skippers Canyon; or (7) Relax on board the legendary Million Dollar Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast
This morning we board our flight to Auckland. On arrival, we journey to Rotorua, New Zealand’s geothermal and Maori centre.
Two Night Stay: Rotorua
Meals: Breakfast
Unique, Boutique & Luxury - Why not upgrade your accommodation to spend one night at the Hamurana Country Estate?
Today choose from one of the following included SCENIC FREE CHOICE activities: (1) Enjoy the Agrodome sheep shearing show and then see the rare native plants and Kiwi at Rainbow Springs; or (2) Explore the area with an amphibious duck tour of Rotorua’s city and lakes; or (3) Relax in the geothermal pools of the Polynesian Day Spa; or (4) See amazing displays and interactive exhibits at Rotorua Museum; or (5) Enjoy a tour of Te Puia Thermal Reserve and the Maori Arts and Crafts institute. This evening choose one of the following included SCENIC FREE CHOICE dining options: (1) Visit the award-winning Tamaki Village Hangi and Cultural Show for a traditional Maori meal and entertainment; or (2) International dinner in the relaxed and modern surroundings of the Atlas Café and Restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Highlight Dinner
SCENIC ENRICH - Late morning we journey north to Longlands Homestead, a working farm, for a home cooked roast lamb lunch. Continue to Auckland for a two night stay.
Two Night Stay: Auckland
Meals: Breakfast, Highlight Lunch
Today choose from one of the following included SCENIC FREE CHOICE activities: (1) Sail an America’s Cup yacht – no experience necessary, and guests can participate as much or as little as suits them; or (2) A scenic cruise and tour to beautiful Waiheke Island; or (3) Visit Waitakere Ranges, walk in the rainforest and along the west coast’s black sand beaches; or (4) Cruise Auckland Harbour, including Devonport and the Harbour Bridge, while enjoying morning tea; or (5) Discover Auckland’s key sights and attractions on a morning sightseeing tour; or (6) Cruise in search of dolphins and whales on a high speed catamaran; or (7) Enjoy Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World. Tonight say farewell to New Zealand and our fellow passengers in style, with great food and 360 degree views to match. Located 190m up Sky Tower, Orbit Revolving Restaurant stands out as one of Auckland’s top dining experiences.
Meals: Breakfast, Highlight Dinner
Your tour concludes this morning and you’ll be transferred back to the airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
Alternatively why not extend your holiday in Australia, visit family and friends or arrange a stopover on the way back?
Welcome home!
Brochure: IS/AUNZ/GBP1213
Tour code: DGAN.1